Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention and Awareness

Front Porch Coalition, a local suicide prevention and loss support group, will hold a candlelight vigil on the steps of City Hall in Rapid City. The vigil is to remember those who have passed and support those who have lost a loved one to suicide, as New Year’s Day and the weeks following traditionally marks an up-tick of 7-8% in suicides after the holiday season. The vigil is open to the public to show support during this high-risk time of year.

The East of 5th District in Downtown Rapid City, South Dakota, is a community-led, community-driven nonprofit built on the idea that when we exchange ideas, share resources and strengthen partnerships among one another, communities flourish.